Here's the Hornblower whale report from the past few days

March 20, 2017

Morning Cruise

We found 3 Gray whales displaying mating & courtship behavior. We then enjoyed watching a mega-herd of Common Dolphins. To round out the trip, we spotted a Mola mola (Ocean Sunfish) basking at the surface and even a Thresher Shark.

Afternoon Cruise

Sightings: 2 Gray Whales, 1000+ Common Dolphins

We headed out west to find the huge group of Common dolphins. Before heading back in to the bay, we spotted a pair of Gray whales that gave us some great views & even a close breach.

March 19, 2017

Morning Cruise

Sightings: 4 Gray Whales, 1000+ Common Dolphins

We headed out to find 4 Gray whales that remained near the boat & gave everyone great looks. Later, we found a mega-herd of Common dolphins, which is always lots of fun to watch!

Afternoon Cruise

Sightings: 3 Gray Whales, 500+ Common Dolphins

Captain headed the boat out west again this afternoon and we spotted 3 individual Gray whales, all traveling north. We also came across another huge group of Common dolphins.

March 18, 2017

Morning Cruise

Sightings: 5 Gray Whales, 3 Bottlenose Dolphins

In spite of a foggy beginning to the morning, Captain managed to find 3 northbound Gray whales. We also spotted a few Bottlenose dolphins within the Bay.

Afternoon Cruise

Sightings: 3 Gray Whales, 50+ Common Dolphins

All guests enjoyed watching a trio of Gray whales along with about 50 playful and acrobatic Common dolphins.

March 16, 2017

Morning Cruise

We headed west & spent some time watching a herd of common dolphins - leaping, bowriding & surfing along with a small pod of Pacific White-sided dolphins. We briefly spotted a juvenile Gray whale on the way in.

Afternoon Cruise

Sightings: 2 Gray Whales

Just as we approached the ocean by Pt. Loma, we spotted 2 Gray whales. One was a small juvenile and the second was much larger adult that swam right by the boat.

March 15, 2017

Morning Cruise

In spite of heavy fog, captain managed to find 3 Gray whales. The real excitement was spending time with a pod of false-killer whales! We spent more than an hour watching these rarely-spotted whales until we had to head back in. What an exciting morning!

Afternoon Cruise

Sightings: 4 Gray Whales, 100+ Common Dolphins

This afternoon we were limited by fog, but Captain managed to find 4 Gray whales — a single juvenile and 3 adults displaying courtship behavior including a breach! We also enjoyed a herd of 100+ playful Common dolphins!